Best 71742 Arkansas Public Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 724 students in 71742, AR (there are 1 private school, serving 93 private students). 89% of all K-12 students in 71742, AR are educated in public schools (compared to the AR state average of 94%).

The top-ranked public schools in 71742, AR are Fordyce Elementary Schools and Fordyce High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Public schools in zipcode 71742 have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 40% statewide average). Schools in 71742, AR have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arkansas public schools.

Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public school average of 42% (majority Black).